Broadcast Director

TEGNA • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. KPNX , the TEGNA station in Phoenix, AZ , has an opening for a Broadcast Director . Strong preference will be given to Arizona locals. The person filling this role is responsible for coding and switching our locally produced content using Sony ELC automation. Effective interaction with a control room team from multiple departments is critical to success. Strong leadership and organizational skills are a must. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in television news production and bring innovative ideas to help us adapt to a constantly changing viewer base. They should understand what it means to work within a style guide while still being open to creativity. We put a premium on personal integrity, teamwork, accountability, problem-solving, a strong work ethic, and winning the day.

Requirements

• 3 years experience in various aspects of local news television production.
• Minimum 1 year directing at a local news station with a control room automation system.
• Excellent communication skills required, with an emphasis on working as a team with producers.
• Ability to adapt and pivot quickly for breaking news.
• Must be willing to work onsite at our facility in Phoenix, AZ and must be willing and available to work flexible hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays in order to meet the needs of a 24x7 operation.
• Must cross-train in other positions, such as vMix operation, floor directing, and editing.
• Strong working knowledge of television news production equipment including, but not limited to, studio lighting, teleprompter, robotic studio cameras, remote cameras, Sony XVS-7000 switcher.
• Knowledge of control room automation systems (Sony ELC preferred) and technical directing in a non-automated control room.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ENPS, Chyron, and BitCentral systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Code and switch live newscasts, recorded shows, and other local productions using Sony ELC.
• Oversee the overall look of the assigned show(s) and quality control at a high level.
• Identify and correct potential problems before they hit air.
• Work closely with other production and engineering staff to facilitate changes and updates to our control room and studio systems.
• Edit video including daily topicals.
• Maintain studio operations and tidiness.
• Other broadcast duties as assigned.

Benefits

• TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families.
• TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
• Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
• Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
• TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
• Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed